包 bāo

This simple HSK 2 story introduces a warm family of six. Follow Little Bao and his British wife as they raise their two green-eyed children, each with their own personality.

• 包先生 人很好。

• 朋友们都叫他“ 小包 ”。

• 朋友们叫他爸爸“ 老包 ”。

• “ 小包先生 ”的家有六口人，他的爸妈、儿子、女儿和他们两口子。

• 小包 爱人叫“小英”。

• 小包 的女儿七岁，儿子五岁。

• 朋友们叫他的女儿“ 包小妹 ”，叫他儿子“ 小小包 ”。

• 包小妹 最喜欢画画儿。

Chat about where friends study Chinese while exploring 哪儿 and 哪里 across Beijing and Shanghai. Practice asking “where”, talking about “here” and “there”, and using the modest reply 哪里哪里 to accept a compliment.

• 老包 ：不对。

• 老包 ：真的？

• 老包 ：我在上海学汉语。

• 老包 ：啊。

• 老包 ：啊？

Follow a traveler's unexpected hospital stay in China, where counting days and costs becomes practical learning. Practice numbers, dates, food prices, and simple descriptions of a doctor and room.

• 饺子七块五， 包子 五块三。

• 面包 一块二，牛奶四块三。

Think instant noodles are unhealthy? This HSK 6 article challenges common myths and reveals surprising facts about nutrition, oil, and salt in this convenient food.

• 这样看来，方便面所含的营养成分甚至还高于中国人最爱的馒头、米饭、 面包 之类的主食。

• 这就是为什么方便面里都有一个小 盐包 。

This is a short dialogue about a shopping trip. A woman buys many things, including food, drinks, furniture, and pet food, while her boyfriend reminds her not to overspend.

• 我买了鸡蛋、 面包 、牛奶，还有一些水果，这些都是你和我的吃的和喝的东西，还有给我们的小猫和小狗吃的东西。

This simple story introduces you to a family and what each member likes to do. Learn helpful words for food and daily activities as you read about Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Dad, and the kids.

• 爷爷吃 面包 ，奶奶喝牛奶。

Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.

• 元真把带来的一个 小包 打开，里面是十块饼干，黄黄的，有着新烤出来的奶油的香味。

Before you read, think about names: a train is called 'fire vehicle' in Chinese, but there's no fire! This simple rhyme will help you laugh while reviewing everyday words.

• 包子 不是 包儿 ， 面包 也不是。